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67%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
81%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
65%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Powhattan crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Powhattan crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Powhattan crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Powhattan crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peoplePowhattan/100k peopleKansas/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)3,890 (estimate)2,4072,324
Murdern/an/an/a4.66.3
Rapen/an/an/a45.540.0
Robberyn/an/an/a29.266.1
Assaultn/an/an/a335.4268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)671 (estimate)415370
Burglaryn/an/an/a273.4269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,488.71,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a230.2282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)3,219 (estimate)1,9921,954

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The Powhattan crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Powhattan as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Powhattan crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Powhattan crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Powhattan crime rates are 67% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Powhattan are 81% higher than the national average
      • In Powhattan you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Powhattan is safer than 9% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Powhattan has decreased by 8%

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        Daily Crime In Powhattan (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Powhattan

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Powhattan is 1 in 150
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Powhattan is 1 in 32
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Powhattan is 1 in 26

        Year Over Year Crime In Powhattan (per 100,000 people)

        Powhattan police department

        Item Powhattan Kansas National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a5,262558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.53.3

        Sex offenders in Kansas

        State Total offenders Kansas /100K National /100K
        Kansas9,632349266
        There are a total of 9,632 sex offenders in Kansas. This yields a total of 349 sex offenders in Kansas per 100,000 residents which is 31% greater than the national average.

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        Powhattan, KS896713,2193,890
        Source: The Powhattan, KS crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.